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TAP is a nonprofit organization that helps young people in Chester, Pennsylvania to succeed in high school; to apply to and be admitted to college; and to arrive at college having acquired the capacity to succeed there.

TAP’s Three Pillars of Success—Academic Achievement, Social Awareness, and Collegiate Identity—motivate, inform, and reinforce all that the organization does to achieve its mission.

TAP operates from the understanding that given the appropriate resources and support, all students are capable of achieving academic success.

TAP acknowledges the gracious support from The Fordham Street Foundation and Congregation Ohev Shalom. Grants from these two organizations, made in 2013, are helping TAP to enter into its next phase of service.

What’s New–Last Updated 09/11/2013

Search for New Program Director

The Achievement Project (TAP) of Chester, PA, seeks energetic educator to lead an intensive college-preparatory program for 20 at-risk high school students from the Chester Upland School District. Direct after-school program, summer intensive, and special projects/field trips. Full-time, year-round position. Salary: $32,000 with health insurance benefits and 4-weeks’ vacation.

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to ProgramDirector@tapofchester.org by October 15, 2013.

Responsibilities include:
• Direct 3-day-per-week after school program and 6-week summer intensive, including developing schedules, implementing existing TAP curricula, recruiting/supervising volunteers, instructing students, and ensuring safe, smooth operations;
• Recruit/coordinate guest educators and plan partnerships/collaborations with other community and cultural organizations;
• Plan/supervise special outings, field trips, enrichment experiences;
• Facilitate parent participation and support through parent meetings, newsletters, conferences, etc.;
• Handle all communications about the TAP program—with students, parents, volunteers, partners, and community at large;
• Interface as necessary with Chester-Upland School District in support of students and program;
• Facilitate program evaluation via student council, focus groups, interviews, and written surveys.

Requirements and qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred but those with Job-Related Experience and Relevant Work Credentials and or Training May Also Apply;
• Experience working with youth, especially teenagers, as an educator, mentor, social service provider, community organizer, or equivalent; preference given to those with a proven track record of success with urban and at-risk populations and those with a background in organizational management or program coordination;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to form trusting, supportive relationships with teens and adults, to motivate and inspire others, to handle conflict and problems, to work independently and as part of a team, and to create an atmosphere of safety, stability, and learning;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Flexibility, creativity, and resilience.